Adolescents and long-acting reversible contraceptives: beyond the basics. Issue 6 (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stanton, Taylor; Cizek, Stephanie; Tyson, Nichole
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 32:Issue 6(2020:Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: adolescent -- long-acting reversible contraceptive -- noncontraceptive -- placement; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female -- Indexes; Genital Diseases, Female -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Indexes; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Periodicals; 618.005
• DOI: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000668
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-872X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: The current article explores some of the more complex subtopics concerning adolescents and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Recent findings: Recent research has highlighted ways in which LARC provision can be optimized in adolescents and has identified gaps in adolescent LARC access and utilization. Summary: Contraceptive counseling for adolescents should be patient-centered, not necessarily LARC-first, to avoid coercion. There are increasing applications for the noncontraceptive benefits of LARC for several unique patient populations and medical conditions.